# NASA Adds New Glenn 9×4 to NLS II

On September 29, 2026, NASA added Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 launch service to the multiple-award NASA Launch Services II (NLS II) IDIQ through its annual on-ramp. This makes the vehicle eligible to compete for future NASA mission orders and potentially launch services for other government agencies, including NOAA; it is an addition to an existing contract vehicle, not a mission-specific award. NLS II orders may be placed through June 2030, with performance extending through December 2032. No task order, launch date, new solicitation, or contract value was announced.

- The on-ramp expands the launch capabilities available to NLS II customers and adds another provider option for future mission competitions.
- Launch providers can use the annual on-ramp to propose additional vehicles; contractors should distinguish this contract addition from a specific mission award.
- Companies pursuing NLS II work can plan around the ordering period through June 2030 and assess future mission-order opportunities, including potential requirements from agencies such as NOAA.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

### Vendors
- Blue Origin (Launch-service provider added to the NLS II contract)

### Sources
- [NASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services Contract via NASA https://t.co/TrmdHiQG5i](https://x.com/maxvaldes/status/2105028801834938746) - twitter-agency
- [SPACE: NASA has added Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 to its launch services contract, making it available for future NASA missions. https://t.co/wUxANQLFi8](https://x.com/HypaForecast/status/2105067597851148655) - twitter-agency
- [NASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services Contract

https://t.co/bMPTNFakN2](https://x.com/GNN_ai/status/2105074556176060804) - twitter-agency